Thursday, January 21, 2010

Monday, January 4, 2010

Downloading streaming videos like Youtube

Several people have asked me how to download videos and I referred them to zamzar.com and keepvid.com.

The process with Keepvid is very simple but there is one trick to remember: do not use the large red download button. Instead, use the the small grey one just after the url address you need to enter.

If you hit the red button, your computer will not self-destroy and WWIII will not start but you will be redirected to another site for file conversion (AVS). In this case, just go back to keepvids and use the grey button to start you download.

I do not recommend installing AVS. If you need file conversion, The Profile Media Center is equipped with Powerdirector, a versatile, user friendly and reliable program.

Zamzar is more versatile as far as the format of the file you want to save, but you will receive the file by email, and AV files are pretty big; unless you agree to pay for online management of your files for a monthly fee.

Jude